Main duties of the job
About the job
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced Registered Nurse to join our Hospice at Home team in a leadership role.
This role combines both clinical and management responsibilities, supporting the delivery and development of the Hospice at Home service. You will support the coordination, leadership, and supervision of Senior Healthcare Assistants and the wider team.
The service works in partnership with community healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality palliative and end‑of‑life care. As part of the Care Coordination Service, the team also contributes to an advice line, and you will be expected to support this and occasionally take calls.
There may also be occasions where you will accompany Healthcare Assistants on patient visits to provide additional clinical support and guidance.
About us
Enhanced pay for unsociable hours – if applicable
Company pension scheme
Continuation of NHS pension – terms and conditions apply
27 days holiday rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays
NHS annual leave honoured – terms and conditions apply
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Electric Vehicle Scheme
Staff discount on new goods online
Structured induction programme and ongoing learning and development opportunities
We welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, those from lower socio‑economic backgrounds, and those living with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we are proud to support the Offer an Interview scheme. This means we will offer an interview to all disabled applicants who best meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. We use inclusive recruitment practices and offer accessibility support throughout the process.
Job responsibilities
You will be a motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse with experience in palliative care or community nursing (or a related field). You will be confident working both independently and as part of a team, with the ability to balance clinical responsibilities alongside leadership and coordination duties.
You will have experience supporting or leading teams, with strong communication skills and the ability to adapt to a dynamic community environment. A passion for delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred care at home is essential.
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (NMC registered)
- Experience in palliative care, community nursing, or a related clinical setting
- Demonstrable clinical leadership or team coordination experience
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to support and supervise staff in a community setting
- Experience with managing change and working in a responsive service
- Ability to contribute to an advice line and care coordination service
- Experience working within a Hospice at Home or community palliative care service
- Experience in staff mentoring, teaching, or clinical development
- Knowledge of end‑of‑life care pathways and community services
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£19.29 to £21.31 an hour plus enhancements and competitive benefits
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